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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas says he is 'happy to be home' after sealing his EUR29 million move to Barcelona, but claims he owes everything to Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa head coach Alex McLeish has revealed goalkeeper Shay Given injured his groin against Fulham, but hopes he will not be sidelined.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers head coach Steve Kean was given an 18-month driving ban and fined GBP1,800 on Monday after being convicted of drink-driving.

Bolton
Scottish champions Rangers have confirmed the club have turned down a bid of around GBP400,000 from Bolton Wanderers for winger Gregg Wylde.

Chelsea
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles, who would be happy to be reunited with Andre Villas-Boas.

Everton
Everton only managed to draw against Bohemian in a hastily arranged friendly match in Dublin after Flood cancelled out Beckford's early goal.

Fulham
Northern Ireland international Chris Baird is reportdly facing an uncertain future with Fulham after recently falling down the pecking order.

Liverpool
Record buy Andy Carroll is determined to prove he can be a leading goalscorer for Liverpool and hopes his injury-affected start is forgotten.

Manchester City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini watched Sergio Aguero score twice against Swansea and then warned the striker will get even better.

Manchester United
New goalkeeper David De Gea has the full trust of Manchester United, according to assistant manager Mike Phelan and defender Chris Smalling.

Newcastle United
Newcastle Utd are reportedly hoping to bring in their third French signings by submitting a bid for Olympique Lyonnais left back Aly Cissokho.

Norwich City
Wes Hoolahan is delighted to have scored the equaliser against Wigan, but warns Norwich the Premier League is tougher than the Championship.

Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers have reportedly asked to take young Swedish attacker John Guidetti on loan from Manchester City on a short-term basis.

Stoke City
Stoke defender Robert Huth believes his side played really well and made it tough for Chelsea in a high-tempo game at the Britannia Stadium.

Sunderland
Scottish defender Phil Bardsley hopes Wes Brown can maintain his high level of play after an impressive debut for Sunderland against Liverpool.

Swansea City
Sergio Aguero bagged two in a 30-minute substitute appearance as Manchester City defeated Swansea in their Premier League opener at Eastlands.

Tottenham
Tottenham announced that the club reached agreement with Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy for the permanent transfer of striker Robbie Keane.

West Brom
Peter Odemwingie's talks regarding a new contract at West Brom have stalled, with Tottenham boss Redknapp reportedly monitoring his situation.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic are reportedly ready to battle Scottish giants Rangers for West Ham Utd defender Jacobsen, who is available on a free transfer.

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton have confirmed that striker Andy Keogh has rejoined Leeds United on loan until January, having began his career at Elland Road.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Real Betis sports director Stosic has warned Athletic Bilbao that they must pay the full buyout clause for the transfer of Benat Etxebarria.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico de Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Samson Kayode Olaleye, who will be immediately loan out to Sporting Braga.

Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas says he is 'happy to be home' after sealing his EUR29 million move to Barcelona, but claims he owes everything to Arsene Wenger.

Getafe
Young Getafe midfielder Alberto Escasi admits he is considering a move away, with Segunda Division side Elche as his most likely destination.

Granada
Jorge Ribeiro is the latest Benfica player to leave for Granada after the defender agreed to a two-year contract with the La Liga newcomers.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio is likely to have only 18 to 19 players available for the season opening match due to injuries and late arrivals.

Malaga
Malaga striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy was pleased with his display in the Trofeo Costa del Sol, and declared himself ready to start the season.

Osasuna
Osasuna manager Jose Luis Mendilibar is satisfied with the friendly win over Racing as his team had more possession and moved the ball well.

Racing Santander
Good news for Racing Santander coach after it was confirmed striker Julian Luque did not suffer any injury despite twisting his right knee.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo coach Sandoval said he knew the club could file for bankruptcy when he renewed, but never imagined that the contract would be reviewed.

Real Betis
Real Betis sports director Stosic has warned Athletic Bilbao that they must pay the full buyout clause for the transfer of Benat Etxebarria.

Real Madrid
Director Adriano Galliani admits he would love to bring Real Madrid's Kaka back to Milan, but concedes the cost for such transfer is very high.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca are expecting a decision from Jonathan De Guzman this week, but believes the player is likely to accept a move to Villarreal.

Real Sociedad
It was reported that Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the season-long loan of Kenyan midfielder McDonald Mariga.

Sevilla
Sevilla have confirmed that Rodri is set to undergo a medical at Barcelona before joining the club, possibly as a replacement for Bojan Krkic.

Sporting Gijon
Midfielder Andre Castro wants to know whether Porto boss has any plans for him this season before decising whether to stay with Sporting Gijon.

Valencia
Valencia defender Ricardo Costa has declared the team are ready to tackle the new season after a great pre-season campaign against top clubs.

Villarreal
Real Mallorca are expecting a decision from Jonathan De Guzman this week, but believes the player is likely to accept a move to Villarreal.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo tests on Wednesday after he picked up an ankle injury in the friendly draw with Malmo.

AS Roma
Pablo Osvaldo is out of Espanyol squad for the friendly against Zaragoza, adding fire to the rumours about his EUR18 million move to AS Roma.

Atalanta
Atalanta sports director Pierpaolo Marino admits his admiration for David Trezeguet, but insists the club can only dream about the striker.

Bologna
Juventus director Beppe Marotta is reportedly considering a bid for Gaston Ramirez of Bologna, following a request by manager Antonio Conte.

Cagliari
Cagliari are considering a move for Cruzeiro's second striker Thiago Ribeiro, who the Rossoblu have identified as an ideal partner for Nene.

Catania
Catania could come to the rescue of former Italy defender Nicola Legrottaglie, who is considering retirement after his Milan contract ended.

Cesena
Cesena are the latest club to be associated with a move for Juventus youngster Cristian Pasquato, but coach Conte wants to keep him on for now.

Chievo
Chievo Verona have told Palermo that they will sell goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino to the Rosanero - but only once they sign his replacement.

Fiorentina
Reports emanating from Germany are suggesting that Wolfsburg are ready to hijack Genoa's proposed move for Fiorentina hitman Alberto Gilardino.

Genoa
The agent of Houssine Kharja has asked for patience regarding the Moroccan midfielder's proposed EUR3 million move from Genoa to Fiorentina.

Inter Milan
Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o took no part in Monday's open training session, fuelling speculation that his Internazionale career is over.

Juventus
Cesena are the latest club to be associated with a move for Juventus youngster Cristian Pasquato, but coach Conte wants to keep him on for now.

Lazio
Lazio are hoping to sign Diego Lugano this summer even if the central defender will have to accept a EUR1 million pay cut to leave Fenerbahce.

Lecce
It was reported that Lecce are preparing to submit their final offer to bring in young Juventus midfielder Manuel Giandonato on a loan deal.

Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has hinted that he will make another attempt for Italian international Giuseppe Rossi from Villarreal.

Novara
Novara striker Takayuki Morimoto was pleased to score twice during the tournament in Bergamo, but admitted it cannot compare to league goals.

Palermo
Chievo Verona have told Palermo that they will sell goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino to the Rosanero - but only once they sign his replacement.

Parma
Parma have still not given up in the chase to sign Juventus star Amauri despite his EUR7 million transfer fee and EUR4 million a season wages.

Siena
Vergassola and Belmonte will work away from the team once Siena return to the training pitch on Wednesday as both continue with their recovery.

Udinese
Bad news for Udinese after it was confirmed that striker Antonio Floro Flores will miss their clash against Arsenal due to a muscle injury.